In Loving Memory: Obituaries Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2023
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News)
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Obituary for Daniel “Dan” Preston Atkinson
On November 9, 2023, Rev. Daniel (Dan) Preston Atkinson of Hendersonville, TN, stepped into glory after a short illness in Nashville, TN. Dan was born November 3, 1953, in Beckley, WV to the late Rev. John S. Atkinson and Betty Lou (Corona) Atkinson. He is also proceeded in death by his sister Sarah Kimberly Keaton. In addition to his mother, Dan is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Barbara Elizabeth (Clay), sisters Cindy Justus and husband Phillip of Princeton, WV and Cathy Matherly and husband Mike of Princeton, WV as well as Brother-in-Law Kenneth Keaton of Pipestem, WV. Also surviving, son John Brent Atkinson and wife Amber of Springfield, TN, and daughter Lori Beth Atkinson of Hendersonville, TN. He is also survived by four Grandsons, Drew Preston, Jake Edward, Kaden Brent, and Clay Xavier, in addition to many loving nieces and nephews.
Dan grew up in Beckley, WV and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1971 while being known as “Butkus Junior” All-State Middle Linebacker. He was later enshrined into the WWHS Sports Hall of Fame. Dan went on to play football and baseball for Concord (College) University for 3 years. His college career(s) ended in August of 1974, just three months after making the life-changing decision to trust Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior, due to a serious motorcycle accident. As he testified many times this “accident” brought him to the two best places in his life. 1) Serving as a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and 2) the realization of Barbara as the Love of his Life. Dan went on to attend Appalachian Bible College and served with his father as Associate and Youth Pastor at Cooks Chapel Baptist Church in Pipestem, WV for 22 years. To hundreds of young people, he was affectionately known as “Coach”. Dan also served as principal of Pipestem Christian Academy for 8 years. For the next 20+ years he served in many roles but none more important than Papaw. Dan was fiercely passionate about his Lord and his family.
The family will honor Dan with a memorial service on December 29th at 11:00 AM in at the Memorial Funeral Directory on Athens Road in Princeton, WV. Dan’s internment will be at the Neely Family Cemetery in Pipestem, WV.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations for funeral expenses be made to Barbara Atkinson’s Venmo @dpa1492.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Leroy Wilson Bibee
Leroy Wilson Bibee, age 87, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1pm Wednesday, November 8th in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Bro. Doug Thornton officiating. Burial will follow in the Springfield Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 4-7pm Tuesday, and again from 12-1pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Bibee was born August 28, 1936 in Springfield to the late “Frank” and Annie “Eva” Morris Bibee. He was a U.S. Army veteran. People remember him best as their friendly trash truck driver for the city Public Works department or from the Precision Car Wash in White House.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bibee was preceded in death by his brothers, Clifford Bibee, Richard Henry “R.H.” Bibee, Virgil Bibee, and Burns Bibee; and a sister, Annie Carroll.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sylvia Bibee; son, Charlie (Cheryl) Bibee; daughters, Debbie (James) Walls, and Karen Bibee; 4 grandchildren, Riley (Kayla) Bibee, Cassidy Bruinga, Brian (Alesha) Mason, and Kellye Mason; and 7 great grandchildren, Hannah, Aiden, Averie, Liam, Layla, Kane, and Maple.
In Lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or by visiting www.cancer.org or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284 or by visiting www.heart.org
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Mayre Jane Orders Lawrence
Mayre Jane Orders Lawrence, 99, of Franklin, KY, and formerly of Orlinda, passed from this life on Friday November 3, 2023, at her home.
Graveside services will be conducted Sunday at 1:00 p.m. in the Williams Chapel Cemetery with Reverend Rick Robinson officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Mrs. Lawrence was born February 9, 1924, in Morganton, NC, to the late Paul Timothy and Ruth Irene Bobbitt Orders. She was a retired production line worker with Auburn Hosiery Mill and was a member of Williams Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Everett Gossett Lawrence, and by her sisters: Geneva Glenn Wilson and Pauline McGhinnis.
Mrs. Lawrence is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law: Rhett J. and Vickie Lawrence of Bowling Green, KY, and Gregg T. Lawrence of Franklin, KY, and by her three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Williams Chapel Baptist Church
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Sutton Grey Ellis
Sutton Grey Ellis was stillborn on Wednesday November 1, 2023, at Centennial Women’s Hospital.
Graveside services will be conducted Sunday November 5th at 3:00 p.m. in the Head’s Church Cemetery in Cedar Hill with Tim Harris officiating. There will be no visitation prior to the graveside service.
Sutton is survived by her parents: Cody Ellis and Kelcy Tomlin of Cedar Hill, by her sister: Aspen Rae Ellis, by her grandparents: Jeff and Johnna Ellis of Cedar Hill, Billy and Shelby Tomlin of Springfield, by her great grandparents: Loel and Judy Watts of Cedar Hill, Linda Tomlin of Laverne, Billy and Lori Tomlin, Sr., of Camden, Cornelia “Peanut” Brady of Cedar Hill, and Carolyn Ward of Cookeville, by her aunts: Sierra Tomlin of Springfield and Kayla McMillan of Cookeville, and by her uncle: Cole Ellis of Cedar Hill.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Ruby Ann Heard Worrell
Ruby Ann Heard Worrell, 85, of Greenbrier, passed from this life on Monday October 30, 2023, at Skyline Medical Center.
There was a time of visitation with the family on Saturday November 4th from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. at the Robertson County Funeral Home.
Mrs. Worrell was born April 2, 1938, in New Johnsonville, to the late Elmer and Ola Spencer Heard. She was a retired secretary with Service America and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Worrell enjoyed crocheting and word search puzzles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son: Charles Michael “Mike” Green, and by her siblings: Gladys Himes, Lula Eden, O’Neal Heard, Christine Sherrod, Ethel Clement, and Julie Malady.
Mrs. Worrell is survived by her husband of 50 years: Gerald Wayne Worrell of Greenbrier, by her grandson: Joshua “Josh” Green of Greenbrier, and by her sisters: Josephine Smith and Nan Eddleman.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and may be sent c/o the Robertson County Funeral Home.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Lynn Coleen Merritt
Lynn Coleen Merritt, 71, of Springfield, passed from this life on Monday October 30, 2023, at her home.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday November 2nd at 2:00 p.m. in the Oakhurst Chapel of the Robertson County Funeral Home with Brandon Patterson officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Hunter Bilyeu, Austin Bilyeu, Hunter Clark, Mat Cordova, Dale Merritt, and Jacob Merritt. The family received friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Thursday.
Lynn was born April 27, 1952, in Flint, MI, to the late James Ernest and Helen Deloris Rex McMillan. She was a retired School Bus driver for Metro Schools. Lynn loved her children and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Roger Dale Merritt, Sr., by her son: Jason Brian Merritt, by her great grandchild: Ropyr Clark, and by her brother: James Albert McMillan.
Lynn is survived by her children: Katherine Deloris (Tom) Williams of Springfield, Jamie Lynn (Charlie) Patterson of Nashville, Roger Dale (Carol) Merritt, Jr., of Hermitage, and Sandra Lee Merritt of Lebanon, by her grandchildren: Brittany (Mat) Cordova, Brandon Patterson, Danielle Elmore, Dale Merritt, Jacob Merritt, Charity Mackenzie, Stephanie (Hunter) Clark, Hunter (Gabby) Bilyeu, Austin Bilyeu, Makalynn Lee, and Delacey Lee, by her 10 great grandchildren with #11 soon to be, by her companion and best friend: Philip Trent Jones, by her sister: Teresa Ann (Roy) Pulley of Indian Mound, and by the one that out ranked anyone else, her Boston Terrier, Billy.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Mary E Hardin
Visitation Thursday, November 9, 2023 9AM-12PM at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House. Committal service and burial , Thursday, November 9, 2023 @1PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
A full obit will be posted when arrangements are finalized.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Eugenia Frances Bozeman
Eugenia Frances Bozeman, age 89, of Springfield, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at her home.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1:30pm Tuesday, November 7th in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Thompson Lane, Nashville with Bro. David Royalty officiating. Pallbearers will be Aaron Brewington, Allen Whitely, Matt Bayes, Will Perry, Taylor Bozeman, and Christian Bozeman.
Mrs. Bozeman was born May 12, 1934, in Acworth, GA to the late Clyde and Frances Griffin Prather. She was a Pre-School Teacher for many years.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bozeman was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Gene Bozeman in 1992; and a sister, Sara Jordan.
She is survived by a son, Robert Bozeman; daughters, Susan (Allen) Whitely, Debra (Doug) Brigham, and Jennifer Bozeman; 7 grandchildren, Aaron (Caroline) Brewington, Amanda (Matt) Bayes, Ashley (Will) Perry, Taylor (Alexandria) Bozeman, Christian (Giulia) Bozeman, Emily Peterson, and Sarah Bobbitt; 8 great grandchildren, Emerene, Evelen, Elene, Sophie, Gabe, Liam, Luke, and Baker; and a brother, Tommy Prather.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Jimmy Whitworth
James Felix Whitworth “Jimmy”, age 79, of Chapmansboro, Tennessee, died Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home.
A graveside service will be conducted at Mallory’s Cemetery in Chapmansboro at 2:30PM on Sunday, November 5th, with Bro. Terry Forrest officiating. Burial will follow with Drew Whitworth, Carl Whitworth, Neal Austin, Wesley Weakley, Shane Weakley, and Charles Hunter serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View on Sunday, from 11:00AM until 2:00PM prior to the graveside service.
Mr. Whitworth was born on May 6, 1944, in Cheatham County, Tennessee, to the late William Harvey Whitworth, Sr. and Ruby Whitworth Mathis. He was a retired general contractor in the construction business and was a member of Mallory’s Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 10 brothers & sisters.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 60 years, Eddie Whitworth; sons, Keith Whitworth & Mark (Amy) Whitworth; brother, John Mathis; sisters, Mary Nunley & Susie Zell; and grandchildren, Jamie (Shane) Weakley, Addison Whitworth, Drew (Colby) Whitworth, and Abby Whitworth.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Mallory’s Church, 4330 Thomasville Road, Chapmansboro, Tennessee 37035
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Stephen Wayne Sloan
Stephen Wayne Sloan, age 54, of Cross Plains, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Sloan was born November 12, 1968 in Madison, TN to Stephen L. Sloan and the late Judy Anderson Sloan. He loved, and devoted his time, to working with kids through teaching Sunday School, working with youth camps, and many other activities. Mr. Sloan loved music, was a drummer, and was a really great artist. He was a member of Long Hollow Church.
Mr. Sloan is survived by his wife of 28 years, Lynna Sloan; sons, Luke Sloan, Ben Sloan, Levi Sloan, and Bo Sloan; daughters, Mikayla Sloan, Camille (Nathan) Walker, Reagan Sloan, Jessie Sloan, Olivia Sloan, Lily Sloan, and Melody Sloan; father, Stephen (Cindy) Sloan; brother, Jerrod Parnell; sisters, Casey Sloan, and Carey (James) Buckley; and 2 special cousins, Tammy Hardaway, and Teresa Hester.
Mr. Sloan’s wishes were to be cremated and there are no services scheduled at this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to, or by sponsoring a child through, an organization that was dear to Stephen’s heart, Compassion International, 12290 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 or by visiting www.compassion.com
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for Tammie Darlene O’Bryan
Tammie Darlene O’Bryan, age 57, of Burns, TN, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.
Funeral service will be conducted at 2:30pm, Monday, November 6, at Highland Chapel in Ridgetop, TN. with Brother Jon Briggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenbrier Cemetery with Adam Elmore, Shane Kaatz, Blake Garza, Cecelia Garza, Seth Elmore and John Elmore serving as pallbearers.
Visitation with the family will be 1:00pm until time of service at 2:30pm.
Mrs. O’Bryan was born December 2, 1966 in Springfield, TN, to Roger Dean Adcock and the late Wanda Gail West. She worked in medical billing.
In addition to her mother, Mrs. O’Bryan was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Paul O’Bryan, son, Timmy Elmore and brother, Scotty Starr.
She is survived by son, Adam Dwight Dean Elmore; daughter, Sarah Nicole Kaatz; sisters,
Kim Rice and Amanda Hayes; and 13 grandchildren, Cecelia Garza, Seth Elmore, Deborah Kaatz, Abigail Elmore, McKenzie Elmore, Lucas Elmore, Addison Elmore and Raelyn Elmore.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier is in charge of these arrangements. 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN 37073
Obituary for Dorothy Carol Hall
Dorothy Carol Hall, age 74 of Murfreesboro passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at The Residence of Alive Hospice. She was born April 9, 1949 in Nashville, TN to Billy Charles Hall and Dorothy Virginia Hiland. She worked as an elementary school teacher for Metro Nashville Schools before her retirement. She enjoyed teaching and loved her nieces and nephews like they were her own children. She loved sharing gifts, holidays and meals with her family. She always made the holidays more special for the ones she loved.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Teri Pinkston; brother, Billy Charles Hall, II. She is survived by 4 nieces, Shyla (Glen) Hutchison, Franklin, TN, Dyana (Brent) Clark, White House, TN, Kristen (Trevor) Pinkston Knowles, Nashville, TN and Melissa Danielle Hall, Mesa, AZ.
A Private family funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 1pm in the chapel of Austin and Bell Funeral Home in White House. Private family interment will follow at 3PM in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens in Goodlettsville, TN with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Private family visitation is planned for Tuesday, November 7, 2023 11AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are requested to www.ywamsunshinecoast.com for the 2024 missions work of her nephew, Ethan Hutchison.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for James William Bice
James William Bice, age 68, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the Waters of Springfield.
A Masonic Service was conducted at 7pm Friday, November 3rd in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with the Western Star Masonic Lodge #9 officiating.
The family received friends from 5-7pm Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Bice was born August 4, 1955 in Alameda, CA to the late Cecil and Annie Catherine Bond Bice. He was an Electrical Engineer with Smith Seckman Reid Engineering. Mr. Bice was a member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church, a member of the Coopertown Men’s Club, a 3rd degree Master Mason with Western Star Masonic Lodge #9, and an avid Alabama fan.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bice was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Steven Bice.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathryn Coleman Bice; sister, Tina (Tommy) Cutts; half sister, Mildred Kirkland; sister-in-law, Charlene Bice; and multiple nieces and nephews.
Following the visitation and Masonic service, Mr. Bice’s wishes were to be cremated.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Linda Bell Sims
Linda Bell Sims, age 98, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023. She was always looking forward to the next gathering of friends; and we know there will be a party in Heaven when Linda Bell arrives!
Linda is preceded in death by her husband Wilson “Woody” Sims and her daughter Linda Rickman “Ricki” Sims Baer of Nashville, TN; brothers Robert Henry Bell Jr and Carney Rickman Bell of Springfield, TN; and her parents Margaret and Robert Henry Bell of Springfield, TN. She is survived by her daughter Suzanne Sims Haizlip (Wilson) of Chattanooga, TN; her son Wilson Sims Jr (Ann) of Asheville, NC; her son-in-law Terry Blair (Ricki’s husband) of Nashville, TN; her grandchildren: Jeff Edmonds (Lourdes Cuellar) and their daughters Panambi and Luna Edmonds Cuellar of Nashville; Philip Edmonds (Linsey) of Driggs, ID; Callie Sims of Asheville, NC and Jenny Sims of Santa Barbara, CA.
Born May 25, 1925, Linda thought she was the luckiest person in the world to have grown up in Springfield, TN. She loved to tell stories about living right down the street from her grandmother, Big Mamma, and the simple joys of a small town. She believed Springfield was as good as it gets: small enough that she could be chosen homecoming queen four years in a row, but close enough so she could get to the brighter lights of Nashville. In the summers as a young girl, she rode the train to Camp Nagawicka in Wisconsin where she made lifelong friends. She played fierce basketball on the Springfield High basketball team and loved going to the Springfield High state championship football games. She attended the University of New Mexico her freshman year, then transferred to Duke University where she fell in love with Nashvillian Woody Sims, a student at the University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, NC. After college, she worked as a model in New York City, yet soon followed her heart back to Nashville and her beloved Woody.
They married August 12, 1948, and lived the rest of their long lives in Nashville. Linda worked several years as a social worker at the Nashville Welfare Department and also typed her husband’s law briefs. They enjoyed their fabulous group of friends and riding horses together on Woody’s family farm on the outskirts of Franklin. Then along came the children! She used to shake her pretty head and say, “3 under 3!”. Somehow, they all survived the often chaotic and fun-filled life on Westview Ave. Linda was equally at home at an elegant gala, or teaching a children’s Sunday School class.
Linda’s adult life was highlighted by the family trips to Yellowstone and Disneyland parks in the station-wagon and being with their friends, the Monteagle gang, in all their many rollicking times together. Holidays were especially important to her with brother Carney and his family, in Springfield, and all the Sims family in Nashville. Linda and Woody loved sharing and entertaining at their vacation home in Bay Point, FL. In 1990 they built their Cashiers, NC mountain retreat, “Beulah Land”, where they enjoyed many summers with great friends and family. Linda helped originate “Grandmommy’s Camp” for the grandchildren at High Hampton. In Cashiers, Linda played spirited games of tennis and golf and further developed her love of painting, leaving us with beautiful landscapes and mountain memories. Each summer began and ended with the epic packing up and travel with their beloved Jack Russell terrier, “Precious”.
Linda and Woody later moved from Westview Avenue to their current home in Foxhall Close. There she was proud to be one of the Foxy Ladies and loved her neighborhood. Known for her style, charm and beauty, she made it her business to be delightful company. To everyone, vibrant and adorable Linda was known for her positive energy, her determination and her love of family and friends. Wherever Linda was, one could be sure a party would ensue! Many of her adventures are captured in her autobiography, Once Upon Another Time.
Throughout her life, Linda was a dedicated, selfless civic and church volunteer, particularly for the betterment of women and their families. For over 30 years Linda was passionate about the YWCA, Nashville, serving on its Board of Directors for many years, eventually rising to President. In her active church life at Vine Street Christian and later West End United Methodist, her enthusiasm for every arm of life there was contagious; she loved their fellowship and programs as much as she did the worship experience itself. She was also an active member of the Junior League of Nashville, the Centennial Club, Belle Meade Country Club and Stoneycrest Garden Club.
Linda, like so many of the Greatest Generation, faced numerous challenges: the Great Depression, World War II, the loss of a brother and the challenge of raising three fun-loving and rebellious kids in the sixties. Yet through her strong faith, she saw the world from a glass half-full, with gratitude, her buoyant Spirit lightening the toughest days of her life.
Linda loved all her Bell and Sims families, and was especially close to her nieces Karen Bell Moore, Sperry Bell Simmons, and nephew Robert Bell; and yes, she made sure everyone knew they and she were direct descendants of the Bell Witch. With family and friends, Linda loved weaving her family history into the simplest moments to her greatest adventures, in fact, every day with Linda was an adventure!
Linda’s spontaneous laughter, mischievous spirit, and deep loyalty to friends and family will be missed. Her life was broad and touched so many. With an open heart, and humming a catchy tune, she has crossed over now to be with her Lord, with whom she always found everlasting Peace.
Visitations will be Sunday, November 12 from 4:30-6:00 pm and Monday, November 13 from 9:30-11:00 am in Reed Hall, West End United Methodist Church. The Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:00 am on Monday, the 13th, in the Main Sanctuary, West End United Methodist, 2200 West End Avenue in Nashville. A private burial will occur at the Bellwood Cemetery in Adams, TN at a later date.
The Sims and Bell families would like to express our deepest gratitude to the angels at SOS (Serving our Seniors) caregivers for their quality care that carried us all through these last few years. Ulina Holt, Linda Carr and many others, we love you.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests remembrances be made in honor of Linda Sims to: Project Redesign P.O. Box 159276 Nashville, TN 37215; the YWCA of Middle Tennessee 1608 Woodmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37215; or to the church that she loved, West End United Methodist Church, 2200 West End Avenue, Nashville TN 37203.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
(Updated) Obituaries October 23-29, 2023
Obituary for Patricia Lynn Sechrist
Patricia Lynn Sechrist, age 70, of Pleasant View, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.
A Catholic Funeral Mass was conducted at 3pm Thursday, November 2nd at Saint Martha’s Catholic Church in Ashland City with Father Benjamin Butler officiating. Burial followed in EverRest of Cheatham in Pleasant View.
Mrs. Sechrist was born January 7, 1953 in San Diego, CA to the late Will Harrison and Hope Davis Perry Jr. She was a private teacher/tutor for 4th-12th grades.
Mrs. Sechrist is survived by her husband of 39 years, Adrian Sechrist; son, Christopher Dennis Sechrist and his partner Cameron Scartozzi; daughter, Gabriella (Jerald) Riggs; 2 grandchildren, Liliahna Rose Sechrist, and Elena Grace Sechrist; brothers, Will Harrison Perry III, and Christopher Robin (Cheryl) Perry; and a sister, Michaelle Lee (Matt) Bagneski.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Pleasant View is in charge of these arrangements. 6316 Highway 41A, Pleasant View, Tennessee 37146
Obituary for James Hoyt Peters
James Hoyt Peters, age 65, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.
Mr. Peters’ wishes were to be cremated and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Peters was born April 6, 1958 in Dothan, AL to the late Treadwell and Mavis Mann Peters. He was a jack of all trades, a singer/songwriter, a luthier (guitar builder), and a school bus driver for Robertson County Schools.
He is survived by his wife of 6 years, Karen Peters; daughter, Jamie F. Peters-Rhodes; stepsons, Cody Brooks and Carson (Bonnie) Brooks; stepdaughters, Francie (Eric) Painter, Jackie Beals and her partner Ashley Deschenes, and Lindsey (Jarrod) Grist; 16 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brothers, Jerry Peters, Barry Peters, and Jason Peters; and sisters, Rita Marlow, and Sandy (Curtis) Mullins.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements. 509 Walnut St., Springfield, TN
Obituary for Pamela (Floyd) Best
Mary Pamela “Pam” Best, age 50 of Springfield, passed from this life on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Oakhurst Chapel of Robertson County Funeral Home with Pastor David Price officiating. Burial followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens with nephews and church members serving as pallbearers. The family received friends at the funeral home Monday from 4 until 8 PM and Tuesday from 11 AM until the hour of service.
Pam was born October 17, 1973 in Nashville. She was a member of Providence Baptist Church where she was very active, especially with the ladies group. She was co-owner with her husband of Best Transport and was a homemaker. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, her cats, and do it yourself projects at her home.
Surviving her are her husband, Tim Best of Springfield; son, Garrett Best of Springfield; parents, Charles and Rose Mary Floyd of Ashland City; sister and brother-in-law, Melissa and Wally Jones of Springfield; niece, Sierra Jones of Springfield; and nephews, Austin Jones and Cody Jones, both of Springfield.
Robertson County Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 2201 Memorial Blvd Springfield, TN 37172
Obituary for Tara Danielle Stanley
Tara Dannielle Stanley, age 46 of White House passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Centennial Medical Center from complications following heart surgery. She was born January 22, 1977 in Nashville, TN to Dennis W. and Lesa Shepherd Stanley, Sr. Tara was a 1995 graduate of White House High School, where she was crowned Homecoming Queen her senior year. She was Captain of the cheerleading squad. Following high school, she attended Western Kentucky University and was part of the Topperette’s Dance Team in 1996 and 1997. She worked in the Accounting and Payroll Department of Tyson Foods. Tara loved animals. Her four dogs were so very special to her.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Marvin Van Stanley, Sr. and Ruth Marie Price; maternal grandmother, Billie Jo Stuard. She is survived by her parents, Dennis and Lesa Stanley, Cottontown, TN; brother, Dennis W. Stanley, Jr., Gallatin, TN; several uncles, aunts and cousins.
Funeral service was held Friday, November 3, 2023 at 1pm in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in White House with Pastor Crystal Brown officiating. Interment followed in White House Memorial Gardens with Dennis Stanley, Jr., Brian Stanley, Barry Stanley, Chris Brogdon, Robby Brogdon and Michael Collins serving as pallbearers. Visitation was Thursday, November 2, 2023 4pm-8pm and Friday, November 3, 2023 10am until the hour of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Belly Rubs Bassett Rescue or a Pet Rescue of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Austin & Bell Funeral Home 533 Highway 76 White House, TN 37188
Obituary for Thomas M. Uselton
Thomas M. Uselton, 69, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, (formerly of Greenbrier) passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Born June 19, 1954, in Nashville, he was the son of the late Robert Eldon Uselton and Mary Nell Tyler Uselton.
Tom served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps. He worked for many years as a truck driver before having a long, successful career in Auto Sales. He was a longtime employee at Town & Country Ford of Nashville, where he was known as ‘Square Deal Tom’. His family will remember him as a loving family man who had a wonderful sense of humor and a quick comeback. In his spare time, Tom enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, tinkering with anything he could tinker with, golfing at Oak Hills Golf Course in Greenbrier and Willowbrook Golf Course in Manchester, gardening vegetables and flowers, and watching NASCAR on television.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother William Joseph “Bill” Uselton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Tammy Conquest Uselton; daughter Terra (Jared) Ambrose; son Tom (Heather) Uselton; brothers Robert Lee “Bobby” Uselton and David Wayne (Rhonda) Uselton; sisters Carol Uselton and Linda Gail (Stephen) Slater; brother-in-law Terry (Rhonda) Conquest; grandchildren Brayden Uselton, Reed Uselton, Jordon Ambrose, Jenna Ambrose, and Jaida Ambrose; several nieces and nephews; and last, but not least, special friends Gerald “Tater” Tate and his wife Dot.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, October 31, from 4 pm until 8 pm at Springfield Funeral Home in Springfield, Tennessee. A Celebration of Tom’s life took place on at 1 pm on Wednesday, November 1 at the funeral home and will be officiated by Steve Carter. The family welcomed friends and visitors at the funeral home from 11 am until 1 pm. Burial with military graveside honors followed in Springfield Memorial Gardens.
Arrangements entrusted to Springfield Funeral Home.
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